 A winter storm is heading towards Louisville and is expected to deliver serious impacts on Saturday and Sunday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our entire region, and local weather agencies are forecasting up to a foot of snow or even more. The time to prepare for this storm is now. Here are some tips for preparation, a guide to Metro Government snow services, and a list of various shelters for those who need to get out of the elements in this dangerous weather.
Winter Preparation
- Move vehicles off snow routes whenever possible.
- Clear sidewalks, hydrants, and storm drains near your home or business.
- Avoid pushing snow into the street and sidewalks when shoveling driveways.
- Contact Metro311 to report roadway hazards (i.e. tree debris blocking a street). In the true case of an emergency, like a downed power line or fire, call 911.
- If you must travel, allow yourself double the amount of time to get to your destination.
- Please give snowplows and salt trucks plenty of space while they’re treating or clearing roads. These vehicles move slowly and make wide turns. Keeping a safe distance helps our crews work efficiently and keeps everyone safe.
- Protect exposed pipes and seal drafts around doors and windows.
- Keep vehicles fueled and stocked with basic winter supplies if travel becomes necessary.
- Have a family communication plan in case conditions worsen.
- Check on neighbors who may need extra help, especially older adults, people with medical needs and families with small children. Make sure they are prepared for the storm and after
Snow Services
- 311: Non-emergency service requests for snow and ice removal should be sent to 311. Any downed trees should be sent to 311. Downed powerlines and any emergencies should be sent to 911. You can fill out a request online for 311 services or give them a call by dialing 311 or 502-574-5000. Online 311 Portal
- LG&E: Powerlines and service outages should be reported to LG&E at 502-589-1444.
- Louisville Metro Government is providing Snow Removal Tracking that will be updated as response crews salt and plow roads. Snow Removal | LouisvilleKY.gov
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Due to impending severe weather, there will be no garbage or recycling pickup on Saturday, January 24.
All staffed waste facilities will be closed on Saturday, January 24, including the Waste Reduction Center. As crews will likely be needed to focus on snow response and clearing roads, recycling drop-off locations will not be serviced this weekend. Please avoid using drop-off sites until regular service resumes.
Extreme Weather Shelters
St. John Center
- 700 East Muhammad Ali Blvd. Louisville, KY 40202
- For single men
- Capacity: 20 men
- Please contact St. John Center for more information (502) 568-6758
Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral
- 421 S. 2nd St. Louisville, KY 40202
- For women (and their minors as necessary)
- Capacity: 15 women (plus their minors)
- Intake begins at 6 p.m., departure is at 6:30 a.m. the next morning
Grace Immanuel Church of Christ
- 1612 Story Ave. Louisville, KY 40206
- For men
- Capacity: 10 men
- Intake begins at 6 pm, departure is at 6:30 a.m. the next morning
Daytime Warming Centers
Hope Rescued
- 2833 Garfield Ave
- 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Saturday, January 24 to Tuesday, January 27
- (928) 277-7206
Exodus Family Ministries
- 2020 Garrs Lane
- 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Saturday, January, 24 to Tuesday, January, 27
- (502) 614-8544
Day Shelters
St. John Center
- 700 E Muhammad Ali Blvd
- (Men 18 years or older)
- Mon-Tues: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Wed: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Thurs-Sun: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- (When operation white flag is in effect, overnight stays are allowed for men only)
Salvation Army
- 911 South Brook Street
- Mon-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Lunch: 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m.: 20 per staff up to 40 people max
Re:Center Ministries
- 757 S. Brook St
- Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
- (502) 584-6543
- (Women only during daytime operating hours, men only for overnight stays)
Uniting Partners for Women and Children (UP)
- 425 South 2nd St.
- MWF: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Drop-in Center: St. Vincent DePaul
- 1029 S. Preston Street
- M-F 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Closed for lunch from 12 p.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Accepts up to 15 male or female adults (18 years or older) on a first come, first served basis. You do not need to make an appointment nor be unhoused to utilize this program. Please note it will not be open to children (infant to 17 years old)
 The Cafe LOUIE event originally scheduled for tomorrow at Highlands-Shelby Park Library has been cancelled due to the winter storm. The event may be rescheduled for a later date, and we will include it in a future newsletter if so.
 Through the NeighborWoods program, TreesLouisville plants free yard trees for eligible residents in prioritized zip codes. The TreesLouisville team helps you choose up to two trees, takes care of planting, provides care guidance, and returns to prune the tree(s) in their third year — setting them up for long-term success! All we ask is a commitment to water your tree(s) during the first two summers. If you live in an eligible area, this is an opportunity to invest in a greener, healthier community — starting right at home! Check eligibility and register today!
The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council is hiring a new Executive Director
The Executive Director is a part-time independent contractor position (20 hours equivalent/week) responsible for advancing the mission, strategic priorities, and operational effectiveness of the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.oldlouisville.org/opportunities
 Louisville Local Business Expo
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1pm-4pm
Mellwood Art Center
(1860 Mellwood Ave., Van Gogh Room)
Free entry.
This B2B Expo features 50+ local businesses, reusable bags for the first 250 attendees, personalized “Quick Learns” and lots of prizes - all in a fun, festival atmosphere. Attendees can expect to go home with new connections and new tools for their business. Shifting our purchasing habits towards local, independent businesses can have big effects on our local economy, keeping more dollars circulating locally. This applies to both our personal AND business purchases. Make it your business to buy local! Produced by the Louisville Independent Business Alliance and presented by PrintWorx. You can find out more at https://www.keeplouisvilleweird.com/Expo
 Construction Update: The Louisville Water Company's pipe replacement work along Oak Street is progressing. Their active construction zone is in the intersection of Oak and Preston Street. The intersection is closed during construction, and traffic on Preston and Oak will be detoured.
See the map above for the location of the construction zone and the impacted streets.
- Local access will always be available for residents and businesses impacted by road closures and detours. Please follow posted signage as local access may change based on the location of our active construction zone.
- Signs will be posted directing local traffic during the construction.
On-street parking will be impacted in and around the active construction zone. More information can be found at https://louisvillewater.com/oakstreetproject/
You are invited to attend a review for a VARIANCE to not meet the required front yard setback, and associated waivers.
Subject Property (Propiedad Sujeta): 1607 Dixie Hwy Case Number (Número de Caso): 25-VARIANCE-0140 and 26-WAIVER-0005
Case Manager (Administradora de Casos): Catherine Gomez (catherine.gomez@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type (Tipo de Reunión): BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
Meeting Date (Fecha de la Reunión): MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
Time (Tiempo): Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location (Ubicación de Reunión): 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
You are invited to attend a review for a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow short term rental of a dwelling unit that is the primary residence of the host in the TNZD.
Subject Property (Propiedad Sujeta): 1414 S 1st St
Case Number (Número de Caso): 25-CUP-0239
Case Manager (Administradora de Casos): Tyler Pobiedzinski (tyler.pobiedzinski@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type (Tipo de Reunión): Board of Zoning Adjustment
Meeting Date (Fecha de la Reunión): MONDAY, January 26, 2026
Time (Tiempo): Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location (Ubicación de Reunión): 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE ADVERTISEMENT
Ad Date: 1/02/2026
Protest must be submitted by: 02/01/2026
LMPD Division 4TH DIVISION
PUBLIC NOTICE
GUERREROS LLC, 654 S. 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202, Hereby declares intention(s) to apply for a NQ2-Retail Drink License, NQ-2 Retail Drink (Midnight to 4AM), Special Sunday Retail Drink License. license(s) no later than January 15, 2026. The business to be licensed will be located at 1164 S 3rd St, Louisville, Kentucky 40203 doing business as PAPAS LOCAS BAR AND GRILL. The owner(s) are as follows: Jesabel Y. Guerrero Jaimes, 3922 Wheat Ave. Jeffersonville, IN 47130. Any person, association, corporation, or body politic, may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero St 2NE33, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601 , within thirty (30) days of the date of legal publication. January 2 2026 LSBN0432573
You are invited to attend a review for a CHANGE IN ZONING from R-6 Multi-Family Residential to C-R Commercial Residential with a Detailed District Development Plan and binding elements and associated Waiver(s).
Subject Property (Propiedad Sujeta): 2225 7th Street Road
Case Number (Número de Caso): 25-ZONE-0130
Case Manager (Administradora de Casos): Jude Mattingly (Jude.Mattingly@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type (Tipo de Reunión): PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Date (Fecha de la Reunión): THURSDAY, January 29, 2026
Time (Tiempo): Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location (Ubicación de Reunión): 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
You are invited to attend a review for a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to allow short term rental of a dwelling unit that is the primary residence of the owner but is located in the TNZD.
Subject Property (Propiedad Sujeta): 736 ZANE STREET
Case Number (Número de Caso): 25-CUP-0242
Case Manager (Administradora de Casos): ZACH SCHWAGER (Zach.Schwager@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type (Tipo de Reunión): BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
Meeting Date (Fecha de la Reunión): MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
Time (Tiempo): Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location (Ubicación de Reunión): 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (OLD JAIL BUILDING)
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE ADVERTISEMENT
Ad Date: 1/13/2026
Protest must be submitted by: 02/12/2026
LMPD Division 4TH DIVISION
PUBLIC NOTICE
STALLION ENTERPRISE LLC, 2100 CLUB VISTA PLACE LOUISVILLE KY 40245, Hereby declares intention(s) to apply for a NQ Retail Malt Beverage Package License NQ4 Retail Malt Beverage Drink License Quota Retail Drink License Quota Retail Package License SamplingLicense Special Sunday Retail Drink License license(s) no later than January 9, 2026. The business to be licensed will be located at 344 E Lee Street Louisville , Kentucky 40208 doing business as TRIPLE STALLION LIQUORS. The Members are as follows: HARESH PATEL, LLC MEMBER 2100 Club Vista Place Louisville KY 40245. Any person, association, corporation, or body politic, may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero St 2NE33, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601 , within thirty (30) days of the date of legal publication. Publication Dates LSBN0438464
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE ADVERTISEMENT
Ad Date: 1/20/2026
Protest must be submitted by: 02/19/2026
LMPD Division 4TH DIVISION
PUBLIC NOTICE
BARD LOUISVILLE ENTERTAINMENT LLC, 511 E. Burnett Ave. Louisville, Kentucky 40217, Hereby declares intention(s) to apply for a Alcoholic Beverage NQ2 Retail Drink License-Restaurant Liquor, Wine and Malt Beverages (beer) by the Drink license(s) no later than January 15, 2026. The business to be licensed will be located at 511 E. Burnett Ave. Louisville, Kentucky 40217, Kentucky 40217 doing business as The Bard. The owner(s) are as follows: Sabrina Spalding 923 Stone Street, Louisville KY 40217 Daniel Riddlesmith 2205 Cherian Drive, Louisville KY 40299. Any person, association, corporation, or body politic, may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 500 Mero St 2NE33, Frankfort, Kentucky, 40601 , within thirty (30) days of the date of legal publication. January 20 2026 LSBN0442371
Community of Opportunity Neighborhood Association
The Community of Opportunity Neighborhood Association is organizing in Park Hill & Algonquin. See Park Hill - Algonquin website for more details.
Germantown-Paristown Neighborhood Association
GPNA has public meetings on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Hope Mills Building, located at 1000 Swan Street.
Limerick Neighborhood Association
Meetings on the third Wednesday of the every month at 7:00 PM Locations can vary but the calendar is updated here.
Meriwether-Fort Hill Neighborhood Association
Monthly Meetings held at The Bard's Town - 511 E Burnett Ave at 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday
Old Louisville Neighborhood Council
OLNC meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Location: the Historic Old Louisville Visitors Center (1340 S 4th Street)
Shelby Park Neighborhood Association
SPNA members meet most months on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Location: Shelby Park Community Center (600 E. Oak Street)
Taylor Berry Neighborhood Association
Meetings held on the 1st Tuesday of the month (except August) at 6 pm at the South Louisville Community Center (2911 Taylor Boulevard).
Toonerville Trolley Neighborhood Association
Meetings on the second Wednesday of the every month at 7:00 PM Location: Arthur S Kling Center - 219 W Ormsby Ave.
At our Advisory Council meeting for Park Hill, Algonquin and Taylor Berry this week, we had a conversation about how our neighborhoods have changed over time. While some changes can be positive, others definitely aren't. One change that's common to many neighborhoods, not just in our district or our city but throughout our country, is the way that we've lost touch with our neighbors and our communities. There was a time when we not only knew out neighbors next door and across the street—we knew the whole block! We knew our neighbors not just by sight, or even their names, but instead we really knew one another: where they went to school and work, where they worshipped, what sports the kids played, what clubs and organizations the adults belonged to.
That's something we've lost, and the change is so big and pervasive that sociologists study it to understand what that loss has done to us and our society. There's a fancy word for it—atomization—and when I was 18 and a student at UofL I first encountered the seminal work on the topic which is Bowilng Alone by Robert Putnam. The title comes from the fact that people used to belong to bowling leagues, with teams and schedules and competitions, but now instead most people just, well, bowl alone. They go bowling to play a game, maybe they're even more serious hobbyist and they're trying to hone their skills, but the infrastructure for bowling as a social connection is reduced in a way that would have been unrecognizable to someone from the past, and bowling is certainly far from unique in terms of how much more solitary and apart are lives are compared to the past.
There are many reasons for this change, which far predates internet culture, doomscrolling social media, and Netflix (the book Bowling Alone was published in 2000 and the original paper that Putnam expanded on was written in 1995). While there are multiple factors, one of the biggest drivers is the fact that working people have much less leisure time than they used to. People work more overtime, take fewer vacations, and many workplaces have unpredictable and changing schedules. Some of us are expected to bring work home with us or to be available to answer calls and respond to emails. More people work second or side jobs than before. When we are unplugged from work, many of us have complicated schedules to work out at home about household responsibilities. When we do have a moment to catch our breath, our entertainment is solitary. We're atomized, closed off from the outside world, apart.
With the huge decline in the sorts of social and community ties that bowling leagues, service organizations, neighborhood clubs and things like this provided, we lost touch with the people around us. This isn't a universal experience, and since the problem was recognized years ago there's been a reversal as people have made intentional efforts to rekindle that sense of community. The fact remains that we're far from the kind to engagement and involvement with one another that we used to have, and that has a serious negative effect on our neighborhoods. If we don't know our neighbors, how can we trust our neighbors and build community together? How can we see when something's wrong and lend a hand? How can we come together to solve problems that affect all of us?
There's going to be some serious winter weather come in this weekend. It's the kind of weather where it would be good to check on your neighbor and to help out with the elders on your street who can't clear their walkway. It's the sort of time it might be nice to make some extra hot chocolate and ask your neighbor if she'd like some after she gets her car dug out. We're atomized, but we don't have to stay that way, and if we can get to know each other a little that can be a small change that makes our lives a little better and brighter. We can even come together to solve some problems on our block, in our neighborhoods, and then, well, who knows how far it can go—but we have to start somewhere.
Solidarity,
Councilman JP Lyninger
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